Location Temecula, California, United States Regions Greater Los Angeles Area, Inland Empire, West Coast Also Known As M Macarro
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Mark Macarro is a Temecula, California resident representing the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians as tribal chairman. Having initially taken a position as a councilman in the early 1990s, Mark Macarro has focused on delivering tangible community benefits that encompass economic diversification, self-sufficiency, and political self-determination.
Mr. Macarro works to uphold the Pechanga Constitution and related ordinances and bylaws while administering tribal policies and government programs. His tribal lineage runs across generations, with his great-grandfather Juan Macarro, an acclaimed Nukwaanish singer who served as Pechanga Band captain in the early 20th century. His father served as a correctional peace officer who lost his life in the line of duty while with the California Youth Authority. In addition, his connection with past lifeways includes extensive training with the elder Robert Levi, a Pechanga bird singer.
In the academic sphere, Mr. Macarro earned his bachelor’s degree in political science at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is active with the Pacific Region board of the National Indian Gaming Association and helps define strategy in this economically vital segment of tribal activities.
